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The Alabama Supreme Court ordered Friday that part of a lawsuit involving the city of Fairhope and a regional developer be dismissed.
The state’s highest court ruled that Fairhope and the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/21/26 |
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Hurricane Isaias struck the Gulf Coast on the night of Friday, Oct. 9, hitting Destin, Florida. However, Baldwin County managed to avoid the worst of it despite power outages and trees collapsing …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/21/26 |
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The YMCA of South Alabama will host an adults-only evening of dinner, drinks, bingo and prizes Nov. 6 in Daphne to raise money for its financial assistance program, which helps local children and …
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10/21/26
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Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre will celebrate 20 years of Disney’s “High School Musical” with a live production of “High School Musical JR” Nov. 6-8 at the Daphne Civic Center. Tickets …
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10/20/26
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As we enter fall 2026, new businesses are coming to Baldwin County's dining and food scene. Here are some updates on what's new on the Gulf Coast.
Caffeinatrix Winter 2026 3757 Gulf Shores …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/16/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Fairhope City Council officially accepted a $2.5 million grant for Phase III of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve during its meeting Monday, Oct. 12.
The grant money comes from a …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/16/26 |
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The Fairhope Film Festival will open its 14th annual edition with a U.S. premiere that puts mahjong at the center of the action. “Luck My Life,” a Singaporean comedy directed by Eric Wong, will …
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10/15/26
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Eastern Shore Centre will bring music, shopping and Halloween fun together Oct. 30 for the third annual Harvest Jam. The free community event is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at The Green …
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10/15/26
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The University of South Alabama’s USA by the Bay series will feature distinguished writer and editor Judy Culbreth ’72 on Oct. 29 as she shares the story of a career that began on the South …
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10/14/26
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For one evening, guests at the Daphne Civic Center will be invited to see the world through the eyes of a young woman navigating trauma, uncertainty, relationships, identity and the often-challenging …
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10/14/26
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Current U.S. Sen. and Alabama gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville made an appearance in Daphne on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for a "Fellowship and Freedom Fish Fry and Rally" hosted by the Baldwin County …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/14/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — The first grave Jesse Payne remembers working on is a grave for a 2-year-old boy at Brook Cedron Cemetery in Barnwell.
Payne recalls it was "the cutest little grave" with a marble …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/14/26 |
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Welcome aboard. Our journey to a caring view of life begins. In some ways, our jaunt bears a resemblance to one of those Caribbean cruise ship itineraries; you know, stopping at several ports of call …
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By Bob Echols
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 10/14/26 |
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The Jubilee City is commemorating 100 years in 2027, and city officials are ready to celebrate.
City of Daphne unveiled its centennial branding during a special event held at Daphne City Hall on …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/13/26 |
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Big Daddy’s Grill joined thousands of volunteers across the region Sept. 19 for the 39th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, helping remove litter from Fish River and supporting efforts to protect the …
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10/13/26
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The South Alabama Land Trust will host Conservation on Tap from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Fairhope Brewing Company, bringing together live music, food, drinks and conservation supporters for an evening …
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10/13/26
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Fairhope Public Library will offer two opportunities for local readers and writers to gather in October, including a discussion with local horror author Greta T. Bates and a poetry open mic hosted by …
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10/12/26
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A shrimp painting led Birmingham artist Virginia Nelson to an unexpected creation: coastal cowboys. That series, born from what Nelson describes as a creative breakthrough, will take center stage …
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10/12/26
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A song can sometimes reach a place that words cannot.
That idea is at the heart of “Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory,” an inspiring documentary that explores the connections among …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/10/26 |
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Deborah Hailey, a Fairhope resident of 31 years, experienced her first hurricane in 1995 when Hurricane Opal hit the coast. Despite the severity of what may come, Hailey said it’s just kind of …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/9/26 |